Preseason D3 rankings now posted!

The first D-3 National rankings have been released. In the Men’s rankings, Loras starts the season at #16 and Luther is #22. On the Women’s side, Middlebury featuring junior Madie Hubbell- DSM Roosevelt is the preseason No. 1 team on the women’s side, with seven of eight first place votes. Wartburg is 9th and Luther is 29th. For the complete list CLICK HERE!

Runablaze

Casey McDermontt edges out Danna Herrick to win the 24th Red Flannel 5 mile (Des Moines, Feb 16). Casey ran a 29:13 and Danna 29:16. On the men's side Luke Demmel easily claimed victory winning in 25:15.
Mason Frank lead early but got nipped by one second as he finished the 3 mile in 14:48. Winner was Connor Wells, Roosevelt HS grad and now a Drake runner (father Doug has been a longtime photographer of running in Iowa).
Red Flannel was held in 12 degree weather with little wind. 630 … [Read More...]

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